Henry County, Sexual Harassment, Illinois 2023

Henry County, Ill., Sued for Sexual Harassment

GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE - In a shocking case of workplace abuse, Henry County, Illinois, has been sued by the federal government for sexually harassing a former employee. According to court documents, the county's Animal Control Department subjected Michelle Baze, a former secretary, to unwanted physical contact and inappropriate comments.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, alleges that Henry County was aware of the supervisor's history of harassment but failed to take action to prevent further abuse.

'Title VII ensures that women can participate in the workplace free of harassment based on sex,' said Loretta King, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. 'The federal government will actively pursue cases against employers who fail to take adequate steps to prevent and correct sexual harassment.'

The lawsuit seeks to hold Henry County accountable for its failure to protect its employees from sexual harassment.

Henry County, Ill., has been charged with violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, or religion.

More information about Title VII and other federal employment laws can be found on the federal government's website at http:///www.usdoj.gov/crt/emp/index.html.

**MANDATORY FACTS**

Defendant: Henry County

Crime: Sexual Harassment

City and State: Henry County, Illinois

Date: Not specified in the source

Sentence/Outcome: The lawsuit is ongoing.

Dollar Amounts: Not specified in the source

Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-henry-county-ill-sexual-harassment-former-employee